How far is Springdale, AR from Barling, AR?

The driving distance from Springdale, AR to Barling, AR is about 71.5 miles (115.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.3 miles (97 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
71.5 mi
01h 22m
Flight
60.28 mi
97.01 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.28 mi
Kilometers
97.01 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.5 mi
Kilometers
115.07 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barling
Wed, Apr 15, 7:04 AM CDT
Return by in Springdale
Wed, Apr 15, 8:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springdale
2026-04-15T05:42
Arrive Barling
Wed, Apr 15, 7:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Springdale
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Chester
AR

City in Arkansas

From Springdale
35.8 mi
00h 41m
To Barling
35.7 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Springdale and Barling.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Springdale and Barling.

  1. 1

    Start on North Commercial Street

    36 m · 7 sec · North Commercial Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Johnson Avenue

    2927 ft · 2 min · East Johnson Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Thompson Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · North Thompson Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North College Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North College Avenue

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Fulbright Expressway

    48.3 mi · 50 min · Fulbright Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 West: Van Buren, Fort Smith

    1596 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 540 South, US 71 South: Fort Smith

    8.5 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Rogers Avenue East

    1546 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Rogers Avenue

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Rogers Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Fort Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Fort Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fort Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Springdale and Barling.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fulbright Expressway
48.3 mi · 68%
I 540 South
8.52 mi · 12%
I 40 West
4.58 mi · 6%
North Thompson Street
3.3 mi · 5%
Rogers Avenue
2.84 mi · 4%
Fort Street
1.58 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Fulbright Expressway

Keep slight right to continue on Fulbright Expressway

48.3 mi · 00h 50m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
60.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chester
00h 41m from Springdale
Leave By
3:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Springdale and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Barling.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Springdale to Barling?

The road trip is about 71.5 miles (115.1 km) and usually takes 01h 22m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Chester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.8 miles from Springdale and 35.7 miles from Barling.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 60.3 miles (97 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.54 one way or $19.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Springdale and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Barling.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springdale and Barling. Straight-line distance: 60.28 mi (97.01 km).

Springdale

#1 Springdale

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population81,115
Coordinates36.1867400, -94.1288100
Altitude403
CountryUnited States
Barling

#2 Barling

City in Arkansas, USA

Population5,064
Coordinates35.3256500, -94.3016000
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Start: Springdale (-94.12881, 36.18674)
End: Barling (-94.3016, 35.32565)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.52 gal
9.55 L · about $9.54
Round trip
$19.09
5.04 gal · 19.1 L
Estimated CO2
22.4 kg one way
Round trip: 44.8 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.54 $19.09
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.73 $21.47
Premium $4.63 $11.66 $23.31
Diesel $5.42 $13.65 $27.29

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arkansas · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Springdale and Barling. The current time is 05:42:26.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.